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Tipping in Spain and Portugal
By: John Ross 2006.05.03
How much to leave? The answer is - it depends. If in doubt, do not tip! Tipping is never obligatory and may be insulting. In Europe in general, unlike the US, waiters and bar staff do not depend on tips to make a living.
| Bar staff | Small change (e.g., 20-50 eurocents). If you receive no change, do not tip |
| Barbers/Hairdressers | Nothing |
| Hotels (concierges, porters, car park attendants) | Nothing/1-2 euros |
| Petrol-pump attendants | Nothing |
| Restaurants | 5-10% (or less) |
| Taxis | Nothing/50 cents-1 euro |
Remember to look at your restaurant bill to see whether servicio
has been added on (not usual) - if so, leave no tip, unless you are really impressed
with the service. (Do not confuse IVA, which is a value-added tax, with a
service charge.)
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